How many recalls does the 1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE have?

The 1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE?

The most recent recall was issued on November 14, 1991 and relates to the power train:automatic transmission system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Recalls Canada & USA

1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Recalls — Canada & USA

These two recalls describe the same underlying defect. Here is the summary: The 1991 Pontiac Bonneville has 2 recalls, both concerning a shift cable that can detach from its bracket on console-shift models, leaving the driver with no reliable way to confirm what gear the transmission is actually in. When the cable disconnects, the gear indicator no longer reflects the true position of the transmission. A driver can move the shifter to what appears to be Park and walk away, but the transmission may remain in a different gear, allowing the vehicle to roll without warning.

All 2 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

November 14, 1991

1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLENHTSA Campaign #91V198000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect

THE CONSOLE MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.

Safety Risk

THE DRIVER CAN PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARKPOSITION WITHOUT SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE TRANSAXLE MAY NOT ACTUALLY BEIN PARK, RESULTING IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ON AGRADE. ALSO, THE DRIVER CAN PLACE THE GEAR SELECTOR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUTTURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND THE TRANSAXLE MAY NOT BE IN THE POSITION INDICATED,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. BOTH CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSTALL TWO TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIPS.

Transport CanadaCritical

1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Recalls — Canada & USA

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1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Recalls — Canada & USA

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All 2 Recalls

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